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This elegant tea caddy features a dark lacquer body enriched with gilt inlay depicting traditional Chinese landscapes and architectural scenes …
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This elegant tea caddy features a dark lacquer body enriched with gilt inlay depicting traditional Chinese landscapes and architectural scenes across all sides. The octagonal form is topped with a removable lid, and a small keyhole indicates a locking mechanism, making this both a functional container and a prized decorative object.
Circa 19th century, this piece represents the Chinese tradition of lacquerwork combined with gilt embellishment, a refined technique that was highly prized for storing precious tea leaves and other valuables during this period.
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- Dimensions
- 8.25ʺW × 5.75ʺD × 4.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Good overall condition. Good overall condition. less
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